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Konan waited as the price continued to increase. As the buyers continued to fall. Eventually she also began raising her paddle, placing a bid on the red head's life. Of course, they had no way to pay the ludicrous sum that was the current bid, but that didn't matter. They had to rescue Sasori.

Deidara sat in silence, biting his lip. Konan was surprised by his self-control; it must have been hard for him to have the red head so close and in such a state of suffering. A sight like that was simply unbearable.

Naruto also sat in silence, never lifting his paddle or placing a bid. He had probably just come to the auction to see the merman, as had most the audience. However, there were several who seemed just as determined to win the prize. By now, several had dropped out of the race, but the air was still thick with tension.

Konan just kept raising the panel, cringing as the figure continued to rise. She didn't plan on paying it any case, but it was still disturbing to see how highly humans priced the life of a merman. Just the thought of selling a life sickened the bluenette. Humans were despicable.

The number of bidders continued to fall until there were only two bidders remaining: Konan was one of them. The other was a woman with long blonde hair and giant breasts. However, she was growing more and more hesitant as the price continued to rise.

And then it was over.

Konan raised her paddle and there was no more opposition.

"And that, ladies and gentleman, is the current bid!" Orochimaru called out across the quiet room, "Do we have anymore takers? Going once," he paused, "going twice…" Orochimaru was met with complete silence. And then, "Sold, to the lovely woman with blue hair!"

There was a low murmur from the crowd, followed by begrudging applause. They watched as the two burly men on stage pulled the red head from the tank. Deidara watched quietly as the men took his lover away from the limelight and carried him into a room behind the stage.

"Now," proclaimed Orochimaru, "would you like to come up to the stage to collect your prize?"

Konan and Deidara stood up, and after a few moments, Naruto also got to his feet. It seemed he now considered himself a part of their small group. They made their way to the stage, although Deidara never disconnected his gaze from the doorway Sasori had been taken through only moments ago.

The crowd continued to murmur amongst themselves, although the room suddenly grew eerily quiet once they reached the stage. Orochimaru stood in front of them with a sly smile and a twinkle in his eye. "Welcome to the limelight," he said, "and congratulations on your victory. I assure you that you won't be disappointed~"

"You better hope for your sake," warned Konan, "that I will not be disappointed. Before we discuss payment, I want two conditions to be met." A low mumble buzzed through the audience, but they were silenced by a glance from the snake-like host.

He paused, but soon turned his attention back to Konan. His smile was gone, but there was still a spark in his golden eyes. "What, may I ask, are your conditions?" he questioned. "I could always pawn my merman off to the next bidder if your terms are too…'extravagant'."

"Firstly, that merman didn't seem too lively," pointed out the bluenette. "I want my associate here to check on his health," she decreed while gesturing to Deidara. "While he is doing that I would like to investigate your tank here. I want to be certain that what I've just bought is a live, healthy, genuine merman."

Orochimaru slowly licked his lips, but after sometime he finally nodded his head. "Very well…" He turned to the audience, smile returning. "I ask that you all remain here while we sort this out. Who knows, you may have another opportunity at winning my prize~" Orochimaru purred and whispered something to one of the two guards, who had just returned from removing Sasori from the room. One cringed and the other smirked. Nevertheless, they both quickly disappeared into the back room. "Don't worry," said the snake with a pur, "they're just attending to him for a moment to make sure he is…'sociable' for your examination." He winked at Deidara and turned to Konan, who began to question him about the tank.

-o-

Sasori still wore his blindfold, but one of the guards had removed his sopping cloak, leaving him naked on the bed. He shivered from the cold, but that didn't compare to the cold dread he felt once the door opened again. "Well Red," said one of the guards with amusement, "looks like our buyer is concerned about your health. Boss doesn't think they'll be satisfied with you all sedated and shit, so we're going to give you something to make you a bit more lively!"

Before the words even registered, Sasori was rolled onto his back and he felt one of the two thugs tying his wrists to the bed. The red head attempted to struggle, but his limbs still felt impossibly heavy and the deed was quickly done. Just when he thought it was over, he felt the unexpected pain of a needle being jabbed into his arm. He managed a hiss, but he was again able to do very little against them.

"What…" Sasori mumbled, struggling to speak even the shortest words, "…What was that…?"

"Just something to perk you up a bit," laughed the other thug. "Now give our guest a good show."

He listened to the guard's retreating footsteps and found himself begrudgingly wondering about his new supposed 'owner'. The red head hadn't been able to hear anything in the tank and so he didn't even know the gender of the highest bidder.

He became distracted once he felt another shiver course through his body. Sasori realised that the coldness of the room had vanished and a comfortable warmth was beginning to envelope him. A gasp escaped his lips and he felt his heartbeat like a hammer in his chest. What had those thugs given him?

He became aware of his arousal, a cold dread forming in the pit of his stomach. So the bidder wanted him for that reason? Sasori chastised his body and attempted to curl up, but with little success.

Sasori didn't want to sleep with anyone. Hell, he was guilty enough about being kissed by Orochimaru! Having sex with someone aside from Deidara was completely unimaginable. He didn't want to be unfaithful; he couldn't do that to the boy he loved.

Nevertheless, Sasori's drug-induced arousal was growing stronger and it wasn't long before he heard the door open. The dread he felt in the pit of his stomach grew into a wave, mixed with guilt and embarrassment. He heard the door close and quiet, uneven footsteps signalled the presence of a stranger.

His new 'owner'…

"Don't…" Sasori rasped, once again attempting to curl his body and hide his arousal. "Please…I can't…" I can't cheat on him, even if it is against my will. That was what he wanted to say, but he interrupted himself with a gasp. His body was growing warmer, but his mind still fought. "I…love him."

He felt a soft hand brush his shoulder and he attempted to flinch away from the touch, but with little success. A heart that had been so sluggish only moments ago was hammering in his chest. And then the voice. That soft, familiar voice…"It's okay, un," they whispered. "It's me."

Was he hearing things?

The gentle hand continued upwards until it reached the blindfold. Sasori felt the fabric as it was pushed upwards and he was finally able to see. His eyes met with blue. Blue eyes, to be specific, framed by golden hair. Sasori stared up at the blonde, speechless and confused. "Impossible," he managed to mutter. "Deidara can't be here…"

He was probably hallucinating. Deidara was probably at the bottom of the ocean, wondering why Sasori had left him. The red head closed his eyes, but was forced to open them once the hallucination began to frantically shake him. He eyes met again with the spitting image of his love. "It's not impossible, Danna," promised the blonde as he lovingly cupped the red head's cheek. Tears were falling from his sky-blue eyes, but he was smiling. "I found you…" The blonde flinched as more tears began to fall, and he had to force the words from his throat, "I finally found you, un!"

The blonde wrapped his arms around Sasori's neck and continued to sob tears of joy. It was only then that the red head believed him. This wasn't a hallucination; this was his love, alive and in the flesh. He really had found him…

"Deidara…" murmured Sasori as he gently kissed whatever skin he could find, "It really is you."

"Konan is here too," reported the blonde as he pulled away from his lover. "She is sorting out payment in the other room with Naruto and Orochimaru. I don't know how they're going to work it out, but you're safe, un." Deidara shifted, accidentally brushing against Sasori's forgotten arousal. The red head gasped, no longer feeling the guilt that had tortured him only moments ago. "Are you okay, Danna?"

"Yeah," he muttered, "but they gave me some weird drug before you showed up…" He felt a bead of sweat slide down his forehead and his body was still growing warmer. The red head looked back to Deidara, his eyes widening as he did so.

He was beautiful. Deidara was beautiful. His movements were far more confident than they ever had been in human form and Sasori remembered his thunderous heartbeat. He had to have him.

Sasori felt the binds around his wrists come free as Deidara released him and he chose that moment to strike. He grabbed the blonde and rolled them over, pinning his lover beneath him. Sasori's ragged breathing filled the air as he stared down at the blonde, his eyes burning with lust.

Deidara shivered beneath him and hesitantly spoke. "We need to get out of here, Danna, un…" He attempted to break free of Sasori's grasp, but the red head refused to let him go.

"No," murmured the larger male, "I mean…I know we need to go, but…" His mind grew blank. Why did they need to go again? In fact, why were they in this situation? He couldn't remember. The only thing that mattered was his lover beneath him. "I need you, Deidara," he admitted with a lustful groan. "I need you now."

Before the blonde could protest, Sasori had already leant down and started to attack his neck. He felt the skin against his lips and he noticed the movements of Deidara's body against his own. The blonde was still attempting to fight him, but it was a losing battle. "D-Danna…" managed the younger with a gasp, "We…We need to…Ah!" He cried out as the red head bit down on his neck and for a moment the blonde forgot where they were as well.

He moaned again and wrapped his arms around the red head, pulling him as close as possible. Sasori's had slipped down to his growing arousal and he began to feverishly fondle the blonde, throwing him even deeper in the pools of lust. At the same time, the red head brought his other hand to Deidara's mouth and the blonde began to compliantly suck on the offered digits.

Sasori shuddered at the sight and felt his own desire grow. He stopped fondling Deidara to remove the blonde's stolen pants, feeling a strange rush of eagerness at the mere act. It was the first time he had been able to remove clothes from his lover's body. "Deidara…" he managed in a husky voice. The blonde took that as a cue to release Sasori's fingers, and the red head instantly inserted two inside of Deidara's heat.

The blonde gasped but didn't complain as he rocked his hips against Sasori's digits, mewling with anticipation. The red head scissored his fingers and slid them in and out a few times before adding his third digit, preparing Deidara as thoroughly as he could, despite his maddening need.

Eventually he could not hold himself back anymore and the red head quickly removed his fingers. "I need you…" he managed to whisper below his breath, and Deidara answered him with a flushed nod. Sasori positioned himself at the blonde's prepared entrance and slid himself inside without any hesitation. He groaned at the feeling of tightness and Deidara's hands wrapped around him in moments, holding onto him as if he were the only real thing in the world.

-o-

While all this had been happening, Konan and Naruto had remained with Orochimaru on stage, sorting out the apparent fee. The place was still full of people, some waiting to see if they would have a second chance to buy the merman while the rest waited in hope of another glimpse of the mythical being.

"So then," said Orochimaru with a wicked grin, "how do you plan to pay for my prize? He was not an easy find."

"We understand," replied Konan with a false, sheepish smile. "A merman isn't something you come across everyday and my associate and I are willing to purchase him." She was stalling. Konan had no idea what she was going to do now to ensure Sasori's return. She didn't think Orochimaru was the sort to accept gold doubloons as a substitute and she certainly didn't have enough doubloons hidden away in her hair to pay the promised amount of wealth.

"This is a nice tank," came the voice of Naruto as he turned his attention to the water container. He tapped on the glass a few times, successfully drawing the attention of the snake.

"I had it made specifically for this auction," confessed Orochimaru with a shrug. "I needed something to display my aquatic marvel to the crowds. Now, the fee…"

Before Konan could stall any longer, Naruto suddenly turned to the audience and began to shout at the top of his lungs. "This tank is cursed with witchcraft!" A gasp arose from the crowd at the accusation and a loud mumbling began as the people began to whisper between themselves.

"Preposterous!" cursed an angry Orochimaru, losing his smile to anger. "This is just a normal glass tank!"

"No it isn't!" joined Konan. She didn't know what Naruto's plan was, but it was best to go along with anything at this point in time. "This is definitely the work of witchcraft!"

"Yes!" agreed Naruto, still talking to the audience. "I have seen this selfsame tank before, owned by one Sakura Haruno!" Konan knew that to be a lie; the tank that Sakura had used to capture Deidara was still at the bottom of the ocean, along with the Lightning Queen - the boat it had been attached to. "Many people who had been on Miss Haruno's voyage claimed that they caught a merman and kept it in this tank! However, that is impossible as there is no such thing as merfolk! This tank has been cursed so that any human who steps inside its watery depths will appear to have the tail of a fish!"

The whispering of the crowd rose and an outraged murmur began to take root in the once harmless rabble. Orochimaru cursed and grabbed Naruto by the front of his shirt, "What are you doing, Naruto?" he asked with an angered hiss. "You know full well that this is just an ordinary tank! I don't know what game you're playing, but I suggest you put an end to it right now!"

"I can prove that it's cursed," volunteered Konan. This must have been Naruto's plan all along! Convince the crowd that the tank was cursed and then she would go in, turn into a mermaid and prove to the crowd that it was a matter of witchcraft! "I will go in and see if it is cursed!"

"No," Naruto stopped her with a glance, "I think Orochimaru should test it himself. That is the only way we can be convinced of its nature."

Konan paled. Huh? But Orochimaru wasn't a merman; what was Naruto thinking? Or maybe he honestly believed the tank was cursed…

"Very well," replied Orochi with a sneer, "I will go in and prove it isn't witchcraft and then I want my money." The snake pulled off his jacket and climbed the ladder.

The crowd gasped in shock and even Konan was startled by the sight of Orochimaru's legs turning into a merman's tail. Even the snake was clearly startled by the sight as he stared through the water at what had once been his own two legs.

Konan turned to the audience, noticing that some began to stand from their seats. They looked as if they might grow violent, but they seemed to dismiss the thought of a revolt once Orochimaru's two bodyguards walked forward to remind the audience of their presence.

People began to exit the building in haste and Orochimaru managed to pull himself from the water, finding his legs returned once he was free of the tank. He stood dripping on the platform, still shocked from his fresh experience and the revelation of what he had become.

Once everyone was gone, Orochimaru dismissed his bodyguards and slumped down on the edge of the platform. "What have you done to me?" he asked with a hiss, but he had no more anger in his voice.

"I told you not to kiss a merman if you liked having legs," came the unexpected voice of Sasori. The trio turned to see the clothed red head being helped along by Deidara, who seemed very satisfied with himself. "You really should've heeded my warning." The red head stumbled but Deidara kept him from falling over.

Orochimaru bore his teeth at them, but he could not think of a rebuttal. Eventually he had something less biting to ask: "Is there a cure?"

"There is no cure," said Naruto with a sombre smile.

All eyes turned to Naruto. "Wait a moment," murmured Konan in realisation. "How did you know Orochimaru was a merman?"

"I just had to look at him!" proclaimed Naruto with a grin. "I have been around many merfolk and they have a completely different aura than humans, even if they used to be people. It's kinda hard for other merfolk to pick up on it, but it's easy for me since I'm 100% human. That's why I came here, and that is why I noticed the two of you immediately. You learn a lot about merfolk when your own boyfriend is a merman!"

He laughed, but Sasori saw beyond his jovial mirth. "That must be hard on you, Naruto," he managed with a cringe. The red head still felt heavy from the sedatives. "You can't even kiss him, can you?"

Naruto eyed him, but his smile never left. "I will one day, but in the meantime I prefer to keep my legs in tact." The blonde turned to Orochimaru, his smile never fading. "I actually know a few merfolk who have chosen to live on land. I could introduce you if you decide to remain here." The snake scowled but remained quiet, not wanting to accept the help but knowing it would be beneficial to his survival. "And I'm guessing you will all be returning to the ocean?" Naruto asked while turning back to the main group.

"It's up to Sasori," said Konan with a solemn look in her eyes. "If he wants to remain on land then that is his decision."

"It's okay, Konan," said Sasori with a tired smile. "I would be happy to return to the ocean with you and Deidara. However, I might wish to return one day, although I would never leave without Deidara."

The blonde smiled up at him in relief, nodding in approval at Sasori's remark. "I guess walking isn't too bad once you get the hang of it, un…but I still think clothes are weird." He shrugged and pressed his face against the red head's chest.

Sasori nodded as well and closed his eyes in thoughtful serenity. After days of uncertainty, he was back with his lover at last. "Let's go home."

This is actually a picture I was working on months ago that I never got around the finishing. It was my very first attempt at using Sai instead of photoshop. I really can't be bothered finishing it and have too much on my plate at the moment, so I'm just going to post it unfinished as an Australia Day present ^-^

Okay, it has been YONKS since I last did anything on Photoshop. I was doodling the other day while watching last weeks episode of Supernatural, and for some reason I remembered my old Alice cards I drew up ages ago. So I decided to draw some of them while I was watching.

One of the reasons I decided to actually colour one of them (I've done all the way up to number 6 by hand) was really just to highlight how much my drawing has improved over the years. Alice Human Sacrifice Sasori This was the first one I did all the way back in 2009 (5 years ago), while this re-do one Sasori- Alice of Human Sacrifice I did in 2012 (2 years ago).

I have really developed as not only a writer, but as an artist, and I am always improving, and I just felt like I haven't really been showing you all how much I have improved, between working on my original story and of course my writing commission Ocean Blues (which is taking me ages, despite how much I'm working on it DX ).

So yeah, I might do more of these since I already have the pencil-drawings done out (I really love the one i did for the fourth Alice, actually XD ).

It was impossible for the duo to not draw attention to themselves as they entered the bar. The blonde looked as if he had already been drinking, for he stumbled, and had to occasionally rely on furniture to keep himself standing, while just the sight of a female in this bar was enough to make any patron uneasy. The female walked with a decisive sway in her motions, as if she were swimming through the air.

Their faces were cold and unwavering as they paid no attention to the surrounding patrons. They walked straight to the bar and the blonde easily slid onto a stool, while the girl took to leaning against the counter.

Both boy and girl were amazingly beautiful, but the stoniness in their faces deterred even the drunkest of drinkers.

Konan caught the attention of the bar owner, a sleaze of a man by the name of Jiraiya. "Well, look what the tide dragged in." He stood in front of them, leaning heavily on the counter while he pulled out two glasses from beneath the bar. "Looks like lil Konan has finally returned from the dead." He filled one glass with alcohol before turning to eye Deidara, curious. "You look like you've already had too much to drink."

"Forget about him." Konan drew the man's attention back to herself, downing the glass of alcohol in a single gulp, impressing the scum who still watched them. She slammed the glass on the table and eyed Jiraiya darkly, knowing exactly what questions to ask. "I'm interested in finding something."

"Everyone is trying to find something, sweetie." He leaned over the bar and poured the girl another drink, also filling the second glass for Deidara. Both glasses went untouched. "You have to be a bit more specific."

"I am looking for a fish." She spoke the word carefully and with emphasis. The dawn of realisation on Jiraiya's face was a relief, and almost comical.

His smile widened and he leaned in closer, dropping his voice to a low mumble. "Word is that Orochimaru has caught himself a curious catch in the last few days. Apparently he plans to auction this 'fish' for a pretty penny at midnight tonight."

"Any idea where?" As she spoke, Konan slid a shiny, golden doubloon across the countertop.

Jiraiya took the bribe with a grin. "At the old warehouse, just east of Sunagakure. Should only take about an hour to reach it, but you better hurry or you might miss out."

He winked and Konan straightened up, placing another gold doubloon on the counter, as payment for their drinks. "Thanks, old man." The bartender laughed at the name, and Konan downed the second glass of alcohol he had poured earlier, along with Deidara's untouched glass.

"Don't go getting yourself into trouble now, Konan, or else we might never meet again." He continued to smile, and Konan knew all that she needed.

"Deidara," she turned to the blonde, and he stood up sloppily, seeming out of place in the human scene. They turned to leave, but as they turned they were met by a group of three drunkards.

"Hey, pretty lady." The head of the group stepped close to her. He smelt of alcohol and arrogance. "You lookin' to make some pretty coinage? I can charge you by the hour."

Konan eyed him stoically, "I doubt you would last an hour." The man's supposed friends all snickered at his expense, and the man's cheeks grew flushed with embarrassment.

"What'd you say?" He growled and lunged at the woman, his fist held high.

The woman grabbed him by the approaching fist and flung him over her shoulder, slamming him down on top of a nearby table, breaking the wooden legs. The entire tavern stared at her in awe, utterly shocked by her display of strength. She straightened up and leisurely turned to look at Deidara. "Let's go."

The blonde nodded, and everyone moved out of their way, not prepared to risk another injured drunkard.

-x-

The warehouse was ahead, and it was obvious that something was going on inside. The lights were lit and several carriages were pulled up outside of it, the horses eagerly waiting for the return of their owners. "That's the place. They must be keeping Sasori locked up there." Konan pointed as she spoke, and Deidara nodded with a flash of determination lighting his face.

"If Danna is being held captive in there, then we must rescue him." Deidara marched ahead, still unsure on his feet, and Konan followed behind him eagerly.

They did not have to sneak into the building as they had originally thought; the door to the warehouse was wide open, with a mixture of people already swarming around it. Some were clearly wealthier than others, and there was a distinct separation between the classes attending, but all had come to see - and perhaps purchase - Orochimaru's supposed 'Catch'.

Deidara and Konan joined the group without suspicion. The warehouse was filled with seats, all facing a giant tank that was filled with water, but no merman. "Are you sure he'll be here, un?"

"It's the best lead we've got." Konan frowned and continued to look around, but they were interrupted by the approach of a stranger.

"You guys got word as well?" The duo turned to look at the boy who had approached them. He had short blonde hair and bright blue eyes, and despite his warmth, neither Akatsuki member had seen him before. "To think that Orochi actually managed to catch a merman!" The boy laughed and held out his hand, a common human gesture of politeness. "My name is Naruto, by the way."

Konan smiled with equal warmth and took the offered hand, although Deidara was clearly cold towards the blonde. "I'm Konan, and this here is Deidara." Her eyes turned back to the tank, but she kept the frown from forming once again. "This place just seems so ill fitting for such a high-class auction. Besides, if you caught a merman, wouldn't you want to keep it for yourself?"

"He's probably more interested in the money than in the actual merman." Naruto shrugged and led them to a group of empty seats, all with numbered paddles on. "I'm just hoping that the merman is in good condition."

"He will be." Deidara barked the comment a bit too urgently, before he could cut himself off. It must have been hard for him to believe otherwise.

Naruto hesitated for a moment, before he quickly spoke up. "Do you guys know how to auction?"

Konan nodded, but Deidara just shrugged his shoulders aloofly, glaring at nothing in particular.

People began to move for the chairs, and once the seats were all taken, the head of the auction stepped forward. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am Orochimaru." A man with long black hair stood before the tank. His clothes were neat, his skin was pale, and he sent shivers up Deidara's spine. "I thank you all for coming this late at night, but I assure you that it will be worth it. You see, what I have to offer is something seldom seen by mortal eyes. What I have to offer you, fair ladies and gentlemen, is a creature of myth."

A slow murmur ran through the crowd, and Deidara bit his lip, anxious to find out about the red head's safety. What if the supposed 'myth' that this man had found wasn't Sasori?

"Now now, don't be alarmed, all of you who are expecting to see a beast of hell," Orochimaru chuckled briefly, "I assure you that this creature is particularly pleasing to the eye. For it is not a demon that I show tonight, nor is it a banshee; no, the creature of myth that I offer to you…" A stumbling figure was pushed onto the stage, with two tough men at its side, "Is a merman."

And there stood Sasori, barely able to stand, wearing nothing but a red coat and a blindfold. Two men struggled to keep him standing, and Deidara couldn't even tell if his lover was conscious.

The blonde made a move to stand, to go to his love, but he was stopped by both Konan and Naruto. "He's okay." The bluenette took a tight hold of his wrist, "He's not hurt; they probably just gave him a sedative to make their job easier."

Deidara shivered, but he didn’t try to stand. Konan was right; Sasori was okay. The blonde couldn't see a single scratch on the red head's body, and it was made clear that Sasori was conscious when the red head tried to take a step forward.

-o-

Sasori couldn't see anything through the blindfold, and his head felt like a whirlpool. His limbs were heavy and his brain felt like mush, but he knew what was happening to him. He was being sold like common livestock. He could hear the people in the room, but he couldn't how many there were. However, he knew for certain that there were at least three. The two men at his sides, who kept him from falling…

And Orochimaru.

"Now I know what you're thinking!" The snake's voice sounded like nails down a chalkboard, "But I assure you that this is no ordinary man." Sasori felt a cold hand grip his chin, and a wave of nausea swept through him at the mere touch. "You see, my friend here truly is a merman. He is fearsome, untamed, and his beauty is beyond words~" The hand ran over his cheek, and the red head shuddered at the sensation. "We had to give him some heavy sedatives just to keep him in line, but I am sure that many of you would accept the challenge of taming this mystical creature."

"How do we know he is really a merman?" Despite the haze, Sasori realised that he knew the speaker's voice. It was a voice from a lifetime ago.

Of course Naruto would be in the audience! He had always claimed that he had once seen a merman with his own two eyes.

"Well, boy, I am prepared to give you all a demonstration." Orochimaru tapped something, and Sasori could only register the sound of glass. "The instructions are very simple for this creature, you see. You just need to add water~"

Sasori felt himself get pushed forward by the two cronies, and he felt himself being lifted. One moment passed, and the two men vanished from his world of darkness.

They were replaced by the cold hands of ice water.

He sunk to the bottom of the tank, and he could hear no more. Sasori could barely move his tail as he hit the bottom; the single limb was far heavier than his two legs had been.

As he tried to sit up, all he could think about was Deidara, and how he wished he could tell the blonde just where he was. Deidara would never know that Sasori had been taken. He would probably spend the rest of his life wondering what he had done to make the red head leave, and that was what broke Sasori.

He couldn't speak in his sedated state; all he could do was mouth the name of the one he loved.

-o-

The blonde watched, horrified, as Sasori sunk to the bottom of the tank, but he almost cried out when he saw the red head mouth his name. Even when he could barely move, Sasori was still thinking about Deidara. Seeing the red head so helpless was unbearable, and he struggled to keep his composure.

Konan's grip on his wrist tightened, reassuringly, and it was just enough to keep him quiet.

The damn snake continued talking with a sickening smile. "So you see, ladies and gentlemen, I offer to you…a merman." The room exploded in a series of murmurs and whispers, all in awe. "Now, shall we start the bidding at…10,000?"

Haven't been able to work on this in a while due to my university practicum (where I actually got to go into a highschool and teach students).

Will probably only be one more part, and I apologize for such a long delay DX There's a reason why I haven't been doing many fan fictions in recent times XD Hope you like it at least, and I know I say this every new chapter, but I will try to get the next chapter out as soon as I can <3

“To become truly immortal a work of art must escape all human limits: logic and common sense will only interfere”

“Of course I wouldn’t let him dominate me, I’m a puppet master. I am the one who is in control of my marionettes. The day I let myself be controlled by a puppet…will be a very sad day that will never come.”

20 years- Nine tailed demon fox

Yura, Mukade and Setsuko = 8 years old when Sasori was 15

Sasori- “I heard a rumour about the Leaf’s Root Division…They would live together from a young age, raised like a family, until they were finally pitted against one another in a fight to the death. A system designed to kill their emotions completely.”

Dei- “They’re not weird, they’re perfect.”

Dei- “The one who’s in place here is the first it seems. The one we sent to Orochimaru will have to wait (Kabuto? So Deidara did know about it!! But then Dei would have been 14). This one’s turned traitor and has been talking about our movements.” “Okay, so first the one we gave Orochimaru…And now this one…Are our secrets safe with No one?”

Saso- “Can’t be helped, I suppose. But even I don’t know what will happen when the jutsu is cast.”

Sasori came tumbling down (“You need to accept that. In your life, there will be a point where you have reached the top of the hill…And then the only fate which awaits you after that is to come tumbling back down.”) Those who are at the top full further and land harder.

White as Blood? Blood ain’t White. Perfect~

Itachi- 10 or 11 when joined Akatsuki and Orochi left (Orochi = 43, Saso = 25) Itachi 13 when killed his clan/joined (Sasori was 28)

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Did not even realise that it had been so long since I had written a journal entry! Time really has flown by o.o

Not much to really say; I am currently doing my first lot of uni exams for the year, and I have watched a lot of different animes over the course of the year!

I apologize for my fanfiction writing hiatus; if it eases your pain, I am up to chapter 26 of my own original book o.o And my OTP at the moment is RannMaru (my own characters), but SasoDei still holds a special place in my heart! XD Even now, the word 'Danna' still just randomly appears in my head, confusing me with its occurrences.

I will alert you all once my book is complete! Just gotta try to fulfill my life long dream first

I could always give you all a sample of what I had written so far...Maybe just a tiny peek

Maru boldly moved his hand forward again, as if to touch the man's handsome face, but he was stopped when a sudden strong hand gripped him by the wrist. A pained groan greeted them as the man began to move, and Rann finally opened his right eye. His left remained shut as he slowly sat up, and Maru was unable to retreat to safety, for the dangerous man still held his wrist.

With his free hand, the man rubbed his forehead, as if he were trying to numb the ache he must have felt. His fingers ran through shaggy, brown hair that reached just below his ears. His fringe was strangely overgrown over the left side of his face, and it was obvious that he only shortened the fringe above his right eye. The stranger paused for a moment and looked to them blankly with his single, open eye. "Where is my eyepatch?"

"Right here!" The blonde was clearly nervous, even though he attempted to hide his anxiety behind a smile. He was holding the black material to the man with his free hand, waiting for him to take it and release him. "It is nice to meet you. My name is Maru, and before you ask I am totally, one hundred percent single!"

The guard looked at Maru blankly, taking his eye patch from him before turning his attention towards the girl. "Are you okay, ma'am?"

She blinked in surprise at the question, and quickly nodded her head. "Yeah, just a little bruised and shaken, but nothing I can't handle. How are you feeling? I hit your head pretty hard…"

"I was the one at fault, my lady. I apologize for my own actions. I fear I was not in the right mind at the time." Rann looked to the hand that still stubbornly held onto Maru's wrist, and it was as if he had only realised he was holding onto him at that moment. He let go indifferently and pulled the black material back over the left side of his face once again.

As soon as he was free, Maru had scrambled backwards, as quick as a rabbit trying to put some distance between itself and its predator. The boy paused, still staring at the stranger with both caution and uncertainty. Even so, it did not take him long to finally speak. "This girl here is called Raly, and I will be the first to thank you for saving her." He grinned at the guard from a safe distance of two metres. Maru was rubbing his freed wrist anxiously, but his smile was that same flirtatious smile that made Caralyn question her guide's intentions. "In appreciation, I should really take you out to dinner sometime."

Caralyn grabbed Maru by the arm, her expression absurd and her voice a whisper. "I thought we agreed that you wouldn't flirt with strange men you just met anymore…"

Maru shrugged and laughed nervously, "I only agreed that I wouldn't flirt with princes! Does this guy look like a prince to you? Cut me some slack, Raly! I haven't seen someone as handsome as him in an eon!"

"But he tried to kill you!"

"You're still young, so I will put it into words you will be able to understand." He paused, and so did the world, all anticipating his sacred words. "…He. Is. Handsome." Caralyn slapped her own forehead, once again questioning the wisdom of her 'knowledgeable' guide.

Ever mention how much I love Maru? He's an absolute dick, but he is still so damn lovable XD

I actually wouldn't want to meet any of the Akatsuki in real life o.o they would probably skin me alive o.o Perhaps the ones I'd like to meet would be Konan, Pein and Tobi, just because they would be the only three who wouldn't murder me brutally without a reason ='D as much as I'd love to meet Sasori and Deidara, I have a good feeling it would be the last thing I ever did ='D

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoy my work! Merry Belated Christmas to you as well, and a very happy New Years!

I never wrote a fan fiction called Impertinence, but my good friend Selyann did ^-^ However, she has removed it from both DeviantArt and FF.N. If you really want it, you could always ask if she still has a copy of it ^-^ She gave me a copy when I asked for it, but that was a few years ago, but I feel that it would be inappropriate of me to give you my copy since they're not my own work ^-^"